2 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:27 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:54 UTC
Rail services in Assam's hill section were disrupted on Thursday morning after the front trolley of the locomotive of the Silchar–Guwahati Express, train number 15616, derailed near the Badarpur Barak Bridge between Badarpur and Sukritipur railway stations. The incident occurred around 8.50 am, prompting the cancellation of the Guwahati–Silchar Express, train number 15516, and the detention of several other trains, affecting connectivity in the region.
No casualties have been reported so far. Restoration work has been initiated by the Indian Railway department, with officials expecting the process to be completed by Thursday evening. Passengers have been advised to check official railway announcements for updates on train operations. Further details on the cause of the derailment are awaited.
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